For Colored Girls
“Many voices. One poem.”
Synopsis
A film about existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Tyler Perry's FOR COLORED GIRLS [OFFICIAL TRAILER HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-15
Top Cast
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Kimberly Elise
Crystal / Brown
Janet Jackson
Jo / Red
Loretta Devine
Juanita / Green
Thandiwe Newton
Tangie / Orange
Anika Noni Rose
Yasmine / Yellow
Kerry Washington
Kelly / Blue
Tessa Thompson
Nyla / Purple
Phylicia Rashād
Gilda
Whoopi Goldberg
Alice / White
Macy Gray
Rose
Michael Ealy
Beau Willie
Omari Hardwick
Carl
Richard Lawson
Frank
Hill Harper
Donald
Khalil Kain
Bill
Rayna Tharani
Renee
Jaycee Williams
Kenya
Thomas Jessup
Kwame
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 5, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.81x
+$17M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tyler Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Tyler Perry
- Original Score
- Aaron Zigman
- Original Title
- For Colored Girls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38M
- Production Studios
- Tyler Perry Studios, 34th Street Films, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry, Ntozake Shange
Aaron Zigman
Alexander Gruszynski, Sergei Franklin
Maysie Hoy
Tyler Perry, Roger M. Bobb, Paul Hall, Ozzie Areu, Joseph P. Genier
Department Leadership Roster
Tyler Perry
Director
Tyler Perry
Screenplay
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Tyler Perry
Producer
Roger M. Bobb
Producer
Paul Hall
Producer
Maysie Hoy
Editor
Ina Mayhew
Production Design
Johnetta Boone
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About For Colored Girls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is For Colored Girls about?
A film about existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the characters represented in the collection of twenty poems, revealing different issues that impact women in general and women of color in particular.
Who directed For Colored Girls?
For Colored Girls was directed by Tyler Perry.
Who stars in For Colored Girls?
The principal cast of For Colored Girls includes Kimberly Elise, Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose.
When was For Colored Girls released and how long is it?
For Colored Girls was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of For Colored Girls?
For Colored Girls had a reported production budget of $21M and grossed $38M at the worldwide box office (1.81 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for For Colored Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For Colored Girls was composed by Aaron Zigman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for For Colored Girls?
For Colored Girls holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).